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SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Philbert as Saunders shoots in.
Philbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert passes Saunders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saunders is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbert moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert avoids the attempt from Saunders to control.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Saunders's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (8) Philbert
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Well, with Philbert on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saunders is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saunders is trying to break free.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saunders.
Saunders wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Good control from Philbert.
Saunders tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Saunders taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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